I don't know anything about radio... but I used to listen for years 8-10 hours a day now it's about 3-4 hours a day the rest being podcasts, streaming etc... I'm an engineer I sit and draw all day I need the radio keep me sane. I don't understand why something that worked so well years ago can't work today. you would have several stations on the dial that would play a mix of older and new songs with actual live in studio talent that would break in every few songs and give time, temperature and traffic and their insight on the music you just heard or something cool that they were about to play. sure there were plenty of commercial breaks but they were well done and interesting to listen to. "Starbeat presents what's happening" You had a morning guy that would get you laughing on the way to work or school, an afternoon guy that would play some music and a drive time show that would get you home. and if you didn't like a particular show or song you turned the dial. Why did this need to change? They've ruined something cool just to save a few bucks.